Job Title: Student Advisor
PVN ID: QB-1801-002287
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: QUEENSBOROUGH C. C.

Job Description

General Description

Queensborough Community College’s Division of Pre-College, Continuing Education & Workforce Development is looking for a Student Advisor to support students in education, training and career preparation, across multiple programs. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Student Advisor who will provide advisement support and who will guide both existing and prospective students in the design and implementation of a successful education pathway within the scope of classes offered under the Division. The role of the Student Advisor will include assessing student needs, goals and interests, within the context of prior learning, professional and educational achievements. This position reports directly to the Continuing Education Director of Labor Market Research & Workforce Development. This position is funded by the Perkins Grant. Continuation of position beyond June 30, 2018 is subject to grant renewal and availability of grant funding.

 

  • Works closely with the Career Counselor and the Job Developer to advise new students, including interviewing students and evaluating students’ backgrounds and developing plans of study consistent with students’ career aspirations.
  • Supports the Career Counselor by advising students in the context of career options and guiding their development of job search skills. Assists the Career Counselor and the Job Developer in an advisory role when connecting students with employment and/or internship opportunities.
  • Provides advising to existing and prospective students, individually and in groups, regarding Workforce Development offerings and programs of study in relation to career pathways, as well as alternatives and possible referrals.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with Program Coordinators and Program Faculty to understand and clarify program expectations and to maintain students’ academic standing. Maintains current knowledge of all Workforce Development programs and classes, as well as other relevant programs of study for possible referral.
  • Completes other advising duties as requested, such as tracking retention and advising statistics, and keeping work schedules and additional documents up-to-date. Maintains electronic and hard copy filing systems.
  • Performs some recruiting activities as requested.

 

 

 

Other Duties

  • Ability to work as a team member, exhibiting superior interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work within a fast-paced environment, with students, faculty and administrators.
  • Must be student-focused and sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity.
  • Must adhere to strict confidentiality and other ethical standards.
  • Be able to work both in QCC’s Bayside and downtown Flushing Center, with some evening/weekend hours.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, related discipline a plus, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
  • Experience working with young and mature adults in an educational setting, preferably in a college/university environment.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in an educational setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

 

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Division of Pre-College, Continuing Educ
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$25.00-$25.00
Hour(s) a week
15.00-19.00
Closing Date
Mar 08, 2018 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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